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- Description
Small business training and lending programs
- business plan development
- access flexible loans
- mentorship programs
- networking opportunities
Small Business Lending Program: access to low-interest loans (up to $10,000)
- mentorship and other supports
Peer Supported Startup Program:
- 8-week program business skill development program
- access to skills training, business guidance, and support of a peer network
- virtual classroom sessions and small-group mentoring
- $300 start-up grant upon program completion
Youth Small Business Program
- 8 to 10 week business skill development program
- virtual lessons and mentorship sessions
- peer co-working
- $500 start-up grant upon program completion
EnterpRISEing You:
- casual online entrepreneurship course
- 15-module course centered around business skills and business plan development
- access to a Rise business advisor upon program completion
- Eligibility
- Individuals who self-identify as having current or past mental health and/or addiction challenges, who are are interested in self-employment and are unable to access business financing from mainstream sources
Must not be in active bankruptcy or in arrears with child support payments or government taxes
Youth Small Business Program: youth aged 16-29
Residency requirement: Canada - Application Process
- Call, email or complete online application
Follow-up meeting with business advisor, business and cash flow plan required; supporting documentation must be submitted
- Office
- 647-232-7473 - (647-232-RISE)
- Website
- Visit Website
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 2 Carleton St
Suite 1806
Toronto, ON, M5B 1J3
Canada - Languages
- English, French - by request
- Contact
- Nick Yeo, Director of Programs
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 416-408-1120 - Fees
- No fees for business advisory and application process services ; interest charged on all financing products
- Documents Required
- Contact for information
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible building ; barrier free washrooms ; braille elevators with lowered buttons
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- Copyright
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- Last Updated On
- January 8, 2025
- Address
- 2 Carleton St, Suite 1806
Toronto, ON, M5B 1J3
Cross streets: Yonge St and Carleton St
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon9:00 am to 5:00 pmTue9:00 am to 5:00 pmWed9:00 am to 5:00 pmThu9:00 am to 5:00 pmFri9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm - Service Area(s)
- Canada